Holding-rack for checks.



No. 783,477. PATBNTED FEB. 2a, 1905.

J. B. sTRAUss.

HOLDING RACK FOR CHECKS.

Arrnrouron FILED JUNE 1s, laos.

. llrvrTnD STATES Patented February 28, 1905.

PATENT OFFICE...

HOLDING-RACK FOR CHECKS.

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters PatentNo. 783,477, dated February 28, 1905.

Application filed June l5, 1903. Serial No. 161,477.

T0 all 'Ll/71,0177, it may concern:

Be it known that LJ osnrn'B. STRAUss,a citizen of the United States, residing at Chicag'o, in theeounty of Cook and State of Illinois, have invented a certain new and useful Improvement in Holding-Racks for Checks, &c., of which the following' is a speeilieation.

My invention relates to holding devices or racks for cheeks, counters, coins, or the like, and has for its object to provide a new and improved rack of this description.

My invention is illustrated in the accompanying drawings, wherein Figure 1 is a plan view of one form of device embodying my invention. Fig. 2 is a section on line 2 2, Fig.-1. Fig. 3 is an enlarged part section on line 3 3, Fig. 2. Fig'. 4 is a view of a simple construction for making' some ofthe parts of the rack. Fig. 5 is an enlarged section on line 5 5, Fig. 4:. Fig'. 6 is a section on line 6 6, Fig. 5. Fig'. 7 is a view in part section, showing the application of a removing device for removing coins and the like from the rack. Fig. 8 is a section on line 8 8, Fig'. 7.

Fig. 9 is a view similar to Fig. 8, showing the` parts in a discharged position.

Like letters refer to like parts thoughout the several figures.

Referring' now to Figs. l, Q, and 3, I have shown a circular rack or holder, comprising the side or holding piece A and the top and bottom pieces or plates B and C, all made of thin sheet material and properly connected tog'ether. '.l` he side or holding piece A is formed. preferably, from a single piece of thin material, such as sheet metal or the like. This material is formed into a series of holdingloops A of the proper size to receive the checks, counters, coins, chips, or the like, for which the rack is adapted. These loops are connected by eonnecting'-pieces A, which may be curved or straight, integral therewith, and the connecting-pieces A2 and loops A are preferably united by the flattened portions A3. The side or holdingpiece is thus provided with a series of slots Ai, extending' from the top to the bottom and connecting' with the spaces inside of the loops A, the width of said slots being' less than theinner diameter of the loops A. The entire side or holding' piece A is preferably made of a single piece of sheet material; but it of course evident that it might be made of several pieces connected together. ln any event a series or plurality of loops and connecting-pieces A2 will be integral and made from a single piece. The top piece B ismade of a thin sheet of metal or other material and is formed with openings correspondixig te the size of the openings in the loops A. l` he bottom plate C is similar to the top plate, except that the openings C therein are smaller than the openings formed by the loops, so that a shelf C2 is formed, upon which the cheeks, coins, or other devices rest and by which they are prevented from fallingout. Plates Band C may be soldered to the side or holding' piece A, and the parts may be further held together by the rods or boltsD, passing therethrough. The device is then preferably rotably mounted upon a support E. This may be accomplished in any desired manner, as by means of the bolt E. The rack is preferably separated from the base by the washer E2, so as to permit the free and easy rotation thereof. When the device is formed, as shown in Figs. l and 2, the cheeks, coins, and other devices are removed by inserting' the linger in the space C and lifting the entire number and then sliding them off at the top. During this process the linger passes upthrough the slot A". 1f the device is used as a coin-holder, l may provide it with means for removing the coins from the bottom. Any suitable construction for this purpose may be used. ln this event the bottom plate C is arranged with the shelf C, so that the coins are free to pass out at the bottom, and there is provided a holding'plate F, pivotally mounted at F and provided with the separat ing-{ingers F2. l` he material is eut away at F3, 'so as to permit these fingers to enter the loops and separate the lower coin from the remaining coins. The plate F is preferably provided with a thumb-piece Fl, by means of which it is manipulated. When the plate F is pulled down, the lingers F2 pass through the openings Fg and enter between the bottom coin and the coin just above and separate the` bottom coin, holding the other coins in position. The bottom coin then falls out, as shown in Fig. 9, and is caught in the hand.

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anism for this purpose may be used.

The side or holding piece A and the loops A may be formed in any desired manner. I have illustrated in Figs. 4, 5, and 6 a simple method of forming this holding-piece, which consists of a die H, provided with holes of proper shape and size to correspond with the loops it is desired to form. The thin sheet of metal is then bent into a loop and slotted into one of these holes until it rests against the end piece H. rlhe holes in the die have a diameter equal to the outside diameter of the loops A. Ihe end plate H is perforated with holes having a diameter equal to the inside of the loop A. In other words, these latter holesare smaller by the thickness of the metal than the holes in the die. Then the metal is placed in the hole in the die, the form H2 is forced in, thus accurately shaping the loop A. The end of the loop strikes against the shoulder H3 on the end piece H, and is thusheld in position while the form is forced in. rIhe form is then removed and the loop A taken out and placed in the next opening' in the die, and there is then inserted in said opening a holder Hf, which holds the metal in position. The sheet is then bent into another loop, which is formed by the form in the manner before described. The die is preferably made separable, as shown.

I have shown the holding-spaces in the rack as of substantially the same size; but it is of course evident that any one rack may be provided with holding-spaces of varying size to correspond with the checks, coins, or other devices for which it is designed to hold. It will further be seen that by this construction I am enabled torform a light, strong, durable, neat, and convenient rack or holder made of metal, so that it will take a fine finish. I am enabled to do this by reason of the fact that the plurality of the loops A are made integral with each other and with the connecting-pieces A2, for this' construction permits the assembling' of the parts in their proper relation without diflculty.

I have described in detail a particular construction embodying my invention, but it is of course evident that the parts may be varied in form, construction, and arrangement withy out departing from the spirit of my invention. I therefore do not limit myself to the particular construction shown.

Then the checks or other devices are to be placed in the racl shown, for example, in Figs. l and 2, they are placed in at the top and rest upon the bottom piece C2, which rests upon the top of the others until the loop is filled. The side opening of the loop is less in diameter than the loop itself, so that these devices cannot fall out. Then it is desired to remove them, the finger, for example, is placed in the openingin the bottom piece C2, so as to engage the bottoni device and all the devices are then lifted upwardly until the top one is removed. Each of the devices can thus be successively removed from the rack. The width of the side opening or slot is sufficient to permit the linger' to pass up along it. The rack may also be provided with boxesfshown in plan in Fig. l and in section in Fig. 2) fox` holding' any desired material, such as cards or the like.

I claiml. A holding-rack for counters, &c., comprising a thin sheet of material formed into a series of holding-loops separated by spaces and connected by integral connecting-pieces which project partially across the loops, said loops spaced about a center' so as to form a hollow inclosure, and a top and bottom plate connected thereto provided with broken or noncontinuous edges, the top plate provided with openings corresponding to the opening in the loops.

2. A holding-rack comprising a side or holding piece of sheet metal formed in to a plurality of holding-loops provided with side openings having a width less than the inside diameter of the loop and formed into a hollow case with the loops projecting inwardly, the edges of the loops overhanging so as to engage the device therein and prevent its lateral removal, atop and bottom sheet connected thereto, the top sheet provided with openings through Which the devices to be held are inserted into the holding-loops, and means at the bottom for preventing said devices from falling out.

3. A holding device for counters, &c., comprising' a holding-piece of sheet metalformed into a series of holding-loops `separated by hollow spaces and having contracted side openings, the edges of the loops overhanging so as to engage the devices therein and prevent their lateral removal, a connecting-piece between said loops integral therewith, said connectingpiece acting to partially close the loops and separated by slots which communicate with the interior of the loops, a top and bottom plate connected with said loops and provided with openings which communicate with the interior of the loops.

4. Aholding-rack for counters, &c. consisting of a hollow central part made of sheet metal formed into a series of inwardly-projecting loops into which the devices are received, connecting-pieces between said loops which act to partially close them, the edges of the loops everhanging the space within the loops so as to act as engaging faces to prevent the lateral removal of the devices therein, a top and bottom piece connected to the central piece and cut away opposite the ends of the loops.

5. A holding-rack for counters, &c., consisting of a hollow central part made of sheet metal formed into a series of inwardly-projecting loops separated by hollow spaces and into which the devices are received, said loops provided with overhanging edges at their IOO IIO

open sides which prevent the lateral escape ot' the devices held by the loops, a top and bottom piece connected to the central piece and eut away opposite the ends of the loops, and a base to which the bottom piece is rotatably connected.

6. As an article of manufacture, a central part of comparatively thin sheet material bent inwardly at intervals to form holding-loops with contracted side openings, the loops having overhanging edges which prevent the lateral removal of the devices therein, the ends of the sheet brought together so as to form a hollow indented cylinder, a top and bottom piece connected to the central part and provided with non-continuous edges.

7. A holding-rack, comprising a hollow cylindrical` part provided with a series of inwardly-projecting loops which project into the hollow thereof, said loops provided at their open side with overhanging edges which prevent the lateral displacement of the devices contained therein, a top and bottom plate connected therewith and having' non-continuous edges and a rotatable connection between the bottom plate and a supporting device.

8. A holding-rack comprising a series of loops made of sheet metal and separated by spaces, the loops arranged in a circle and provided at one edge with an open slot, the edges of the loops overhanging the space of the loops, the whole arranged so that each loop has a side opening throughout its length, the overhanging edges preventing lateral removal or' the device therein through the side opening.

9. As an article otl manufacture, a coinpound hollow cylinder comprising a hollow part with an outer cylindrical wall of sheet metal provided at intervals with slots, a series of hollow cylindrical parts projecting inwardly from said slots and having a diameter greater than the width of said slots so as to form internal cylinders, a top and bottom connected thereto and having openings opposite said internal cylinders, the openings in the top having substantially the same cross-sectional area as the cylinders, the openings at the bottom being smaller in cross-sectional area lthan the cylinders.

JOSEPH B. STRAUSS.

Witnesses:

Homan L. KRAFT, FANNY B. FAY. 

